CSK skipper MS Dhoni on Thursday met the family of Sri Lankan star bowler Matheesa Pathirana in Chennai and the 41-year-old former India skipper assured them that he would know about the young pacer. No need to worry as he is in ‘safe hands’.

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Thala meets Pathirana at Leela Palace Hotel

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Thala met Pathirana at the Leela Palace Hotel, where the Chennai Super Kings team is staying. Mathisha’s sister, Vishuka Pathirana shared pictures from her Instagram handle, and the Indian wicket-keeper looked overwhelmed after meeting the batsman. Vishuka is also a big fan of Dhoni and wrote about this meeting in her post ‘beyond what I had seen in my dreams’.

He also said that under Dhoni’s guidance, Malli, fondly called ‘Baby Malinga’ by his fans, is definitely in safe hands.

Now we are sure that Malli is in safe hands

Vishuka posted on Instagram, “Now we are sure that Malli is in safe hands when Thala said you don’t have to worry about Matisha, she is always with me. This moment was beyond my dreams.

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Pathirana has had a stellar run in the Indian Premier League 2023

Pathirana has had a stellar run in the Indian Premier League 2023 and the Sri Lankan pacer has emerged as the best young pacer of the season. The 20-year-old has played a crucial role in Chennai’s route to the final. Baby Malinga has so far scalped 17 wickets in 11 matches for the 4-time champions.